This sounds like a great idea, but what are my kids going to think?
Every child is different. Some are already budding environmentalists and are simply looking for guidance from adults about how to apply their passion for the planet into their lives. For these kids, the transition from a traditional Halloween into a green one will likely be easy. Other children may be upset, disappointed or angry at the idea of giving up what they have known and what they expect. This is completely understandable and is one reason Green Halloween is placing a great deal of emphasis on children in the 1- 5 age ranges. Young children have less concretized expectations of holiday traditions and will generally be open to creating new ones. Regarding older children, we believe it is important for parents to talk openly with their kids about why theyve chosen to reduce or eliminate traditional treats. Let your kids know that you care about their health, the health of other peoples children and the health of our planet. Ask them how they feel about the changes and ask them fo
